Oklahoma running backs DeMarco Murray and Chris Brown were held out of contact drills in Monday night's practice. Both participated in conditioning drills, however.

Murray has been taking it easy due to a tender hamstring and there are no health issues with Brown. In a nutshell it looks like coach Bob Stoops doesn't want to see either of his star backs get injured in practice. Tue, Aug 18, 2009 07:00:00 PM

The Oklahoman has a of series of articles in Sunday's edition profiling the how many college football teams are moving away from the workhorse running back and to a two-back system.

Of the teams that split up their carries, Oklahoma's Chris Brown (1,220) and DeMarco Murray (1,002), led the way in yardage in 2008. Much to the delight of fantasy owners, the duo should lead the way again in 2009. Mon, Jul 13, 2009 12:00:00 AM

Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops has no desire to have running back Chris Brown "get banged around" this spring and will hold him out of most contact. The same goes for Mossis Madu.

With DeMarco Murray also sitting out the spring after having surgery on his hamstring in December, 2008 recruits Justin Johnson and Jermie Calhoun will get plenty of work. One of these guys will be the back of the future for the Sooners. Mon, Mar 9, 2009 09:45:00 AM